How is NLU Delhi different from other National Law Universities?

Even though NLU Delhi is a National Law University but it is not a part of the Consortium of NLUs. All the NLUs in India have been granted the status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Thus, there is no major difference in the courses offered at NLU Delhi as compared to the other National Law Universities. However, the NLU Delhi offers admission to is BA LLB and LLM program through the AILET entrance exam.

What is the AILET application fee structure?

The AILET application fee structure is categorised based on different categories as given below: Category AILET Application Fee (in INR) General INR 3,000 PwD/ SC/ ST INR 1,000 Women of SC/ST Category and Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) Exempted from paying the application fee

How can I download the AILET notification?

The candidates will be able to download the notification for the AILET exam from the NLU Delhi official website. This document is important as it provides the exam registration schedule and eligibility criteria. Students should go through this document thoroughly for the application fees, last date of application, exam day, etc. The notification will be available in the PDF format.

What is AILET notification?

AILET notification is a document that tells about the important details regarding the exam. It provides the details on the exam registration schedule, eligibility, fee strcuture, exam cities, etc. Candidates aspiring to sit for the AILET 2026 exam will have to register for the exam before the last date and ensure their eligibility.

Can I challenge AILET Answer Key?

Yes, candidate can challenge AILET Answer Key. NLU Delhi will release the provisional answer key for AILET first after which it will open a window to invite objections. After receiving the objection, the final AILET answer key will be published. Note that, unlike the provisional key, the final key can't be challenged. So, the keys included in the final keys will be considered the correct keys for questions asked in the AILET exam.

When will AILET Provisional Answer Key be released?

National Law University (NLU) Delhi will release the provisional answer key for AILET first after which it will open a window to invite objections. After receiving the objection, the final AILET answer key will be published. Note that, unlike the provisional key, the final key can't be challenged. So, the keys included in the final keys will be considered the correct keys for questions asked in the AILET exam.

What is the use of AILET exam analyis?

With the help of previous year exam analysis, candidates looking to sit for the exam this year will be able to ascertain the type of questions asked in the exam and what is the difficulty level for each section of the exam. This helps in preparing for the exam accrodingly. Also, candidates who appeared for the exam will wish to know the number of questions and answers that they answered correctly which can be known through the exam analysis.

Which type of GK questions were asked in the previous year's AILET question paper?

In the last year's AILET question paper for UG course, GK questions were prominently related to static GK. The number of current affairs-related questions was lower. Questions were mainly related to law field and Economics. These questions were related to topics, such as Supreme Court of India, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). A large number of questions in the section were based on topics related to international relations, such as international alliances, agreements and G20 Summit. Other main topics covered in the GK section of the previous year's AILET question paper were awards, sports, geography of India and books and authors.

How to crack AILET 2026 in first attempt?

To crack AILET exam in your first attempt, create a plan before you sit for the exam. Create a structured agenda and pile up your books along with the previous year question papers, sample papers together. Divide equal days to each subject and simultaneously practice the questions for each section to get a better advantage during your preparation.

Is 75 a good score in AILET?

To crack the AILET exam, candidates must target to achieve rank between 50-60, which means score above 75 will help you land at the NLU Delhi. Candidates must go through the AILET exam pattern, syllabus, and previous year questions to prepare for the exam effectively. The previous year questions will help candidates to get an idea about the kind of questions asked in the exam.

How should one prepare for AILET Exam?

You should take regular mock tests and soleve previous years question papers. One mock test each day will help you in revising your concepts apart from building your confidence. The following books are highly recommended by the experts: 1. Pratiyogita Darpan. 2. GK Today. 3. Manorama Year Book. 4. Pearsons Concise GK. 5. Analytical and Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal. 6. Competition Success Review. 7. Wren and Martin.

Is the AILET Counselling Registration Fee refundable?

The AILET counselling fee of INR 30,000 (INR for reserved category candidates) will be refunded only to candidates who have successfully registered for the counselling and paid the fee but who could not find a place in the merit list. The refund will be initiated by NLU Delhi to the source on completion of the admission process, whichever is earlier.

What steps are involves in AILET counselling process?

The AILET counselling process includes the following steps: Release of AILET invite list Registration for counseling by candidates inlcuded in the list Release of provisional admission list Pay admission fee

What factors are considered while determining the AILET cutoff?

Following factos are considered to determine the AILET cutoff such as: Difficulty level of the paper Number of candidates appeared Number of candidates qualified Total seats available for admission Category of candidates

When will NLU Delhi release AILET 2026 admit card?

The National Law University Delhi will release the AILET admit card tentatively in November 2025. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website using application number and password. It must be noted that only those candidates who are eligible and have submitted the AILET Application Form on time will be issued the AILET Admit card. Candidates must note that NLU Delhi will issue the AILET Admit card online and will not send it to anyone through speed post.

Is it necessary to keep AILET admit card even after the AILET Exam?

Candidates must keep the copy of AILET Admit Card safely until the whole AILET admission process is over. The admit card is a mandatory document that one must not forget to carry to the exam center on the day of exam. Candidates who fail to carry their admit card will not be allowed to appear for the exam. Candidates should keep their admit card even after the exam is over. The admit card will be required for the counselling process as part of important documents. Therefore, candidates must keep the original copy of admit card that they carried with them on the day of examination. They should not tamper it or write anything on it as it will be verified during the counselling process.

What are the details mentioned in AILET admit card?

AILET admit card will include the details such as Candidate's name, roll number, course opted for, address of the examination hall, date and time of the entrance exam, etc. Along with this, candidates will also be intimated regarding the general guidelines for the exam day through the admit card of AILET. The candidates will have to carry a valid ID proof to the exam hall along with the admit card.

Is there negative marking in AILET 2026 Exam?

Candidates must note that the AILET Exam 2026 has negative marking too. The criteria for negative marking will be based on the formula 0.25*4=1 that means per wrong answer 0.25 Marks will be deducted. Therefore, four wrong answers will lead to deduction of 1 Mark. Candidates must be very careful while attempting the questions paper of AILET 2026. Candidates are advised to solve mock tests and previous years' question papers to get hand on things. Candidates must keep track of time while practicing for AILET 2026 exam.

What is AILET BA LLB Syllabus 2026 for English Section?

AILET 2026 question paper will carry 35 questions of one mark each for English. The section will be based on topics of General English and grammar as under: Vocabulary Grammar Reading Comprehension Inference-based questions Synonyms Antonyms Word Usage Foreign Words/Phrase Para Jumble

Does NLU Delhi accept any other entrance exam for admission?

The entrance exam accepted for admission to the BA LLB and LLM courses at the NLU Delhi is AILET. No other entrance exam is accepted for the admission to the institute. Candidates appearing in any other Law entrance exam such as CLAT, MHCET Law, SLAT, will have to appear for the AILET to increase their scope of admission to NLU Delhi.

Why is AILET conducted?

AILET exam is conducted for admission to the 5-year integrated courses and LLM courses offered at the National Law University Delhi. Aspiring candidates will have to register for the entrance exam before the last date to sit for the exam. However, candidates must furnish the eligibility criteria to be finally called for the AILET counselling.

What after AILET Result 2026?

The AILET admission process after the results are declared is as mentioned below: AILET counselling: The number of candidates invited for counseling will be FIVE times the number of seats available in each category. The consortium will upload the list of eligible candidates on its website before the start of counseling registration. AILET cutoff: The NLU Delhi will release the AILET cutoff on its official website at the time of seat allotment. The cutoff is the minimum marks/rank that aspirants need to secure in order to get admission to a 5-year LLB or one-year LLB program.

When will the AILET result be released?

The result for the AILET 2026 exam will be released a few days after the exam. Candidates will be able to check their scorecards through their candidate's login using the credentials as craeted during the registration. The scorecard will mention the Candidate's name, roll number, overall scores, scores in each section and the rank. The result card will be required during the counselling process, so the candidates will have to keep the document saved for future references.

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The candidates looking to get admission at the NLU Delhi will have to sit for the AILET 2026 exam. The application process for the same is ongoing, and the last date for registration is 10-Nov-2025. The candidates will be able to apply for the AILET exam at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. The BA LLB and LLM program is offered at the NLU Delhi, and to increase their chances of admission, candidates must register for it on or before the deadline. The candidates applying must confirm to the AILET eligibility criteria. The AILET 2026 application process comprises online registration, uploading documents, fee payment and form submission.

The NLU Delhi examination cell will issue the admit card to the candidates who successfully register for the exam. Check the page below to know how to fill the AILET 2026 application, download admit card, what will be the exam day schedule, and understand exam syllabus and pattern. NLU Delhi will also conduct the AILET PG 2026 exam on the same day for admission to LLM program along with the AILET UG 2026 exam.

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